PrimeGlobal expands network in China, Pakistan and Singapore

13 November 2020 Consultancy.asia

PrimeGlobal, one of the globe’s largest associations of accounting and advisory firms, has expanded its coverage in Asia Pacific with two new members firms. 

The addition of Sino Corporate brings adds a network of offices in Greater China (China and Hong Kong) and Singapore to the firm’s network. Sino Corporate provides a range of fund, trust, private client and corporate services to capital market clients in the region, and is led by among others Alex Cho, Alan Johnson, Katherine Chiu and Charles Kwun in Hong Kong and Jason Xu in Shanghai. 

George Guo, PrimeGlobal’s Executive Director for Asia Pacific, explained why PrimeGlobal is delighted to welcome Sino Corporate to its ranks. ‘Sino Corporate bring new industry insight and knowledge into PrimeGlobal’s network, and complements our service offerings in wealth management and fund accounting compliance.”

PrimeGlobal expands network in China, Pakistan and Singapore

“We look forward to sharing our extensive experience in these niche markets with our fellow PrimeGlobal members,” said Alex Cho, CEO of Sino Corporate. “The services provided by Sino Corporate are complementary to the services offered by other PrimeGlobal member firms and it will add value to our propositions major financial services centres in the region.”

Meanwhile, in Pakistan, the joining of Fazal Mahmood & Company (FMC) brings over three decades of professional experience to the association. Fazal Mahmood & Company supports clients with audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and is according to founder and namesake Fazal Mahmood guided by “a mindset of loyalty, quality and integrity.” 

Previously a member firm of JHI (another worldwide association of independent firms), Fazal Mahmood and Company was founded in 1984 and has since served dozens of clients across a range of industries including financial services, energy, automotive, manufacturing, real estate, consumer products and real estate. Other partners of the firm are Sheikh Atif Farooq, Zafar Iqbal Sobani, Faisal Latif and Muhammad Imran Akhtar.

Mahmood & Company Company is a leading firm in Pakistan with an impressive client portfolio and industry credentials. This reflects PrimeGlobal’s pursuit for excellence and market leadership. The addition further strengthens our presence in the South Asia sub region.” 

The affiliations come shortly after PrimeGlobal entered the Myanmar market with the admission of local professional services firm KAMP Accounting & Corporate Services.